Comments on: Weekly Wishes/1

By: Sara Louise

Sara Louise — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 06:10:59 +0000

My accent has become pretty neutral but no matter what it still sticks out in France. I’ve been here for almost four years, I don’t want to stick out. I understand your wish completely

By: Bailie @ The Hemborg Wife

Bailie @ The Hemborg Wife — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:31:54 +0000

I cannot remember exactly how long you have been back in England but I have been in Sweden for two years and my accent is naturally changing, not to a Swede talking in English one but more of a Canadian one for some reason! I think it is just my hard vowels softening but after working in England back in 2008 I have one phrase that just stayed with a British accent which is “would you like to leave a message” because it was just easier than in my American one!

By: Melanie Fontaine

Melanie Fontaine — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:56:39 +0000

I’m so glad you decided to join the link-up this week! It’s such a fun to take part in! Accents are very interesting and peculiar things… I’m German, but speak English with a North American accent, because I spent a year in Canada during High School and this is were I became fluent. Had I stayed in England, I would probably speak British English and if I had never left Germany, I would sound totally German.

My point is this – it’s not something we’re born with, but something totally man-made and that’s why I’m sure that you’ll be able to drop at least some of your American accent if you so desire. I think it’s mainly about conversing as much with people as possible and then paying a bit attention to one’s words. Good luck!

xx
Melanie

By: Gina Howie

Gina Howie — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:33:59 +0000

I am pretty self conscious of my Canadian accent since moving here as well so I can relate. I would love to “soften” my accent and bring in a bit of the english accent ~ so pretty. I am hoping that it will somehow just organically happen and one day I will wake up and not get funny looks every time I open my mouth to speak. I completely “get it” and wish you all the best with your wish. Cheers! xx

By: Susanne V.

Susanne V. — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:20:25 +0000

I love how you want to get back into theater. I am sure it is going to help you with 'dropping' your accent. But I wouldn't be too worried about your accent, I can understand it might make you a little more self-conscious while going out, but at the same time it makes you you.
Good luck!

xxSusanne

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 04:28:53 +0000

Just remember it’s a marathon not a sprint. It’ll happen before you even realize it! xx

By: Erika @ CHiMERiKAL.com

Erika @ CHiMERiKAL.com — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:21:34 +0000

Wow, break a leg with getting back into theatre! It's such a beautiful outlet to have... and I think it'll end up being really fulfilling! I know I used to be a part of an improv troupe and haven't been for a couple of years and I've missed having that type of creative expression in my life!

As for the accent, wow, good luck! I definitely can get the whole wanting to blend in sort of thing. I felt like my "awful" French accent kept me from really connecting with people and maybe it was more in my mind, but... yes, sometimes you don't want to be the special snowflake, especially if you are LIVING somewhere and not just visiting. Also, I am HORRIBLE with accents, haha! My Irish accent sounds the same as my Indian one, if that gives you any sort of indication... ;) I'm sure you'll fare much better than me!

--Erika
http://www.chimerikal.com